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Pakistan’s Bowlers Shine as Sri Lanka Collapses to 133
Pakistan’s Bowlers Shine as Sri Lanka Collapses to 133
Asia Cup-Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka: Pakistan’s bowlers were on fire as Sri Lanka could score only 133 runs. Shaheen Afridi led the attack with early wickets, and the rest of the bowlers kept the pressure on, not allowing Sri Lanka to settle.
Pakistan showed their bowling strength once again as they restricted Sri Lanka to just 133 runs in an important clash. Winning the toss, Pakistan decided to bowl first, and the move worked perfectly.
From the very first over, Pakistan’s bowlers were on target. Shaheen Afridi was the standout performer, picking up three big wickets in his opening spell. His sharp swing and pace made it nearly impossible for Sri Lanka’s top order to settle at the crease. The early breakthroughs completely shifted the momentum in Pakistan’s favour.
Shaheen wasn’t alone. Haris Rauf kept the pressure on with his fiery pace, while Hussain Talat bowled with great control, not allowing the Sri Lankan batsmen to score freely. Every bowler played their role, and Pakistan looked sharp in the field as well.
On the other side, Sri Lanka’s batting never really clicked. Wickets kept falling at regular intervals, and no partnership lasted long enough to rebuild the innings. A few players tried to hang in, but none of them could turn their start into a big score. The lack of stability meant that Sri Lanka could only reach 133 runs in their 20 overs.
Now, the match is set up nicely. While 133 is not a huge target, the pitch is helping bowlers and Sri Lanka still has a chance to fight back with their bowling attack. Pakistan will need to bat smartly and avoid early mistakes to make sure they don’t let the game slip away.